Washington and Beijing Reach an Agreement The long-running dispute over TikTok’s ownership is finally nearing resolution. U.S. and Chinese officials have confirmed a framework…
The dangers of startup success and brilliant strategic exits: a case for Flappy Bird
This weekend Dong Nguyen let the world know that his wildly successful mobile game Flappy Bird was ruining his “simple life”. In a series…
Ex-Rocket Internet crew all-in on Nigerian gift card startup Suregifts
While the idea of a gift card ecommerce startup isn’t exactly novel, Suregifts from Lagos, Nigeria, has the type of VC backing and founder…
Russia’s entrepreneurial landscape according to Ernst & Young (EW)
“Russia’s entrepreneurs are positive about the future” says Ernst & Young’s (now known as EW) 2013 G20 Entrepreneurship Barometer report. Released in August 2013,…
5 important things I learnt working for a startup (and watching Anchorman)
Two years ago I joined a startup. I was the first employee, actually. To be honest I had absolutely no clue what to expect…
